Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina, 2013;33(2):155–157
Cite this articlePublished Online:March 01, 2002https://doi.org/10.3928/1542-8877-20020301-15Cited by:5
Abstract
Abstract. Retinal detachment secondary to a highly myopic macular hole remains a particular surgical challenge. Pars plana vitrectomy, endophotocoagulation at the base of a macular hole m conjunction with fluid-gas exchange was performed in 4 consecutive patients with a mean refraction of -13.8D (range, - 8D- -18D). Mean axial length was 27.5 mm (range, 26.0-29.0 mm). Mild atrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium was present in 3 patients while 1 patient had moderate atrophy. The mean follow-up period was 12 months (range, 6-18 months). The overall primary anatomical success rate was 75%. All 3 eyes with mild retinal pigment epithelium atrophy had retinal reattachment after one operation. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers 2002;33:155-157]
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